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Thiruvarur Weather in May

Thiruvarur in May

The short of it: Thiruvarur in May averages a high of 36 °C (98 °F) and a low of 27 °C (80 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 36° · low 27° · rain 56 mm · daylight 12 h 37 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

May in Thiruvarur brings afternoons near 36° and nights around 27°, with about 56 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 37 min in mid-May, 16 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Thiruvarur runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Nannilam, 12 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Thiruvarur, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 37 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NannilamTamil Nadu12 km NNW37°27°59 mm
KoothanallurTamil Nadu14 km WSW37°27°52 mm
TittachcheriTamil Nadu20 km ENE37°27°60 mm
KodavasalTamil Nadu20 km WNW37°27°57 mm
NagapattinamTamil Nadu23 km E36°27°60 mm
MannargudiTamil Nadu24 km WSW36°27°51 mm
VelankanniTamil Nadu24 km ESE36°27°61 mm
NeedamangalamTamil Nadu24 km W37°27°54 mm

The Almanac · Thiruvarur Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Thiruvarur by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°22°39 mm7 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°22°14 mm9 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
March33°24°23 mm7 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
April34°26°57 mm7 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
May36°27°56 mm9 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
June37°27°48 mm11 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦
July36°26°69 mm12 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
August35°25°146 mm11 km/h12 h 28 min✦
September35°25°85 mm10 km/h12 h 10 min✦
October32°25°266 mm6 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
November30°24°408 mm7 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦
December29°22°220 mm9 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Thiruvarur in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thiruvarur in May?

Days average 36 °C (98 °F) and nights 27 °C (80 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 36° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Thiruvarur?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Thiruvarur in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 37 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 30 min in December to 12 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in Thiruvarur in May?

Hardly — May nights average 27 °C (80 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Thiruvarur in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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